A true gentleman! I think it's safe to say yesterday was my first official date in years!!! He paid for me and when I told him I would pay for him the next time if we ever go out in return he asked, "Why would you do that?" I've just never been used to people offering to pay for me all the time and not want something back but my company. Usually douche bags make me pay, but this guy isn't a douche bag. He's far better than any older guy I've experienced.

His new friends I met asked me who I came here with since they were with a bunch of people and I said my date. One of his friends asked, "So you like him?" I said, "Yeah, I do! I don't think he's dumb at all." His friends and even himself always call him dumb because he's really unmotivated and of his brothers, the three triplets he's not the brightest...lacks motivation. I told him I completely understand and we'd be a great fit! On the same level of lacking motivation, lol, but doing enough to pass.

Went on a date with someone I could possibly be interested in that wouldn't be a rebound. In fact, I never even mentioned my failed LDR to the guy. When I talked about writing a book, I didn't even talk about the romance part of it. I just talked about the science fiction part and he was really interested.

Usually if I'm not interested in someone, I'll always be talking about my LDR or any guy for that matter. Not once have I mentioned to this new guy about any drama with fake former "friends" or my exes. That means I'm very interested and I hope he picked up on that when we had decent conversations about life.

Oh, and we never talked about anything about sex or any hooking up. I asked at the end if he wanted to stay at my apartment because he lives 40 minutes away in case he wanted to drink but he didn't drink and didn't stay, never made any moves on me. We were flirty, but calm...I like that...basically "chill," but enough tension there. And OMG, the cologne he was wearing! I had a buzz going and I really wanted him but I'm glad he didn't stay the night because I want to do things the right way. Get to know him for a while, and go on a few dates before that happens. We never even kissed, either.

The best part? He always takes snap chats and pictures with me and his friends! I dislike men I used to be with who didn't want to take pictures with me or never wanted to show me off as if they were embarrassed to be seen with me or something. Finally getting somewhere...

The only thing I didn't like about last night was I had to be the one to text him to make sure it was still going on. Other than that, it was a great night and I hope he wants to hang out more. When he picked me up he actually called me to say he was here. I liked that! I thought he was going to be one of the guys who would only always text me if we ever talk, whew.

Fun fact awkward turtle: I saw my last fling I have ever had in 2012 out at the same bar I was at with my new guy I'm trying to get to know, coincidentally. I ignored that douche from 2012 who ditched me after a week. Thankfully 2012 douche did, otherwise I don't know where I'd be. This town is too damn small.

New local guy and I would still be a bit further away, however, 40ish minutes should be more manageable. Looking forward to more good times. *crosses fingers*